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Review

2007
Nissan
Sentra Review

A redesigned economy sedan with real value.

Reviewed by Automotive on
12/18/2007

Overview

The redesigned 2007 Nissan Sentra classifies as an economy sedan. It now sits on a longer platform, offers a six-inch longer wheelbase, and receives updates for the engine, interior, and optional equipment. The longer wheelbase as well as increases in vehicle width and height results in a spacious interior. It now offers more head and shoulder room than any other vehicle in its class and ample legroom for rear-seat passengers.

The Sentra offers five trim levels: the 2.0, the 2.0 S, the 2.0 SL, the SE-R, and the SE-R SPEC V.

What's New

The 2007 Nissan Sentra receives a complete redesign.

Exterior

The exterior of the 2007 Nissan Sentra shows a redesign. Its makeover makes the Sentra more attractive in the market segment. Wheel dimensions range from 15 inches on the 2.0 and 2.0 S, up to 17 inches on the SE-R SPEC V.

Standard equipment on the base Nissan Sentra 2.0 includes 15-inch wheels, variable intermittent wipers, a rear defogger, power door locks, and power windows. The 2.0 S upgrades to 16-inch wheels and power mirrors.

Optional equipment for all but the base include a rear spoiler and a power sunroof.

Interior

The interior of the Nissan Sentra has been redesigned, translating into class-leading head and shoulder room for passengers. The interior feels roomy, offering ample legroom for both front- and back-seat passengers. The gauges and controls seem well-placed and easy to operate. The trunk offers 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space. New this year, Nissan puts a divider in the trunk that allows owners to hide valuables. In all models but the SE-R SPEC V, the rear seat folds to increase cargo capacity.

Standard equipment for the 2007 Nissan Sentra includes cloth upholstery, bucket front seats, a split-folding rear seatback, a rear center armrest with a pass through, rear ventilation ducts, a front console with storage, electric power steering, a tilt steering wheel, air filtration, air-conditioning, a tachometer, and 160-watt audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 and four speakers.

The Sentra S adds the following standard equipment: keyless entry, a tilt steering wheel with audio control functions, a driver’s seat with height adjustment, and an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers.

The SL features an anti-theft alarm system, Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control functions, and a trunk divider.

Performance & Handling

The Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S, and 2.0 SL come equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission (the CVT automatic remains unavailable on the base). The engine generates 140 hp, which shows an improvement over the 1.8-liter engine offered in 2006 models.

The 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R comes equipped with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, 177-hp engine and a CVT automatic transmission. The SE-R SPEC V uses a more powerful 2.5-liter engine that generates 200 hp and 180 ft-lb of torque. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission. This added power gives the SE-R SPEC V zero to 60 mph sprint times of 6.7 seconds. Cornering improves due to the limited-slip differential. Overall, drivers and passengers appreciate the more refined Nissan Sentra.

Safety

Safety equipment for the 2007 Nissan Sentra includes four-wheel ABS (standard on SL and SE-R, optional on the rest). The versions without ABS have front disc and solid rear drum brakes. Tire pressure monitoring, front seat-mounted side airbags, and full curtain head airbags come standard.